Meet Our Staff
Senior Pastor
Rev. Dan Hurlbert
Rev. Dan Hurlbert is our senior pastor and his first ministerial appointment was as the associate pastor at Prescott United Methodist church in the 1990's, where he was responsible for the youth ministry and started the church’s Saturday evening service.
pastordan@prescottumc.com | Tel: 928-778-1950
Congregational Care Minister
Rev. Patti Blackwood
Patti received a Master of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology in 2010. At Annual Conference in June of 2017, Patti was ordained as a Deacon in full connection in the United Methodist Church.
patti@prescottumc.com | Tel: 928-778-1950
Director of Music
Heidi Pierce
A native-Arizonan, Heidi earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Grand Canyon University. From 2013 to 2023, she led choir and band and taught music theory and history at Riverdale High School in Portland, Oregon, most recently serving as pianist at a church also in Portland.
A performing musician for 25 years, Heidi comes from a long line of church pianists and organists—her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother taught her to play. She loves gospel jazz, has a soft spot for traditional hymns and enjoys contemporary music.
Facilities Manager
Paul German
Paul was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, and attended local schools before joining the U.S. Army in 1996. He and his girlfriend reside in Dewey, where they enjoy camping, hunting, fishing and traveling throughout Arizona.
Church Accompanist
Janet Moore
Janet Moore comes to us from Seattle, WA, where she lived for the last 30 years. A native from Silver City, New Mexico, she earned her B.A. in Music Education with a piano and voice concentrate at Western New Mexico University, and then an M.A. from the University in New Mexico in Albuquerque with a piano concentrate. Janet has taught music from pre-school (Kindermusic) through college (University of New Mexico).
Associate Pastor
Rev. Kevin Lester
Pastor Kevin is an ordained Elder in the UMC who is excited to be serving us at Prescott United Methodist Church. He has a big heart for young people who are seeking to experience God's great love, and transform their world with compassionate action.
kevin@prescottumc.com | Tel: 928-778-1950
Pastoral Assistant
Cat Holbert
If you need someone who can navigate a complex life transition, offer a steady presence in a crisis, and also light a campfire in a sudden downpour, Cat Holbert is your person.
With over two decades of experience in camp and retreat leadership, Cat has officially mastered the art of "sacred hospitality." She has spent twenty years creating spaces where people can let their guard down, find rest, and be met exactly where they are—sticky marshmallow fingers, heavy hearts, and all. As our Congregational Care Pastoral Assistant, she brings that same warm, judgment-free energy to supporting our community through grief, illness, and the everyday messy chapters of life.
Currently pursuing a graduate degree in nature-based counseling, Cat loves to blend clinical helping skills with pastoral warmth. They are big believers in family systems, trauma-informed care, and the profound healing power of "touching grass." Whether offering a listening ear over coffee or advocating for an outdoor walk to clear the mind, they are dedicated to helping people find grounding and hope right here in the beautiful Prescott area.
cat@prescottumc.com | Tel: 928-778-1950
Office Manager
Devin Davis
Devin Davis is a native Prescottonian who moved with her family to the East Coast, but returned "home" in 2003 to Prescott. "Prescott has always been my home, and now I've found another 'home' in the Methodist Church."
Publisher
Ken Leja
Ken brings a 40-year career in communications management to PUMC, as his responsibilities focus on publishing the various publications – i.e., the Weekly Reminder, monthly Preview, church bulletins, directory, devotionals – as well as managing the PUMC media outreach, social media and web-based communications.
Technical Director
Lawrence Diggs
Born and raised in Phoenix, Lawrence came to Prescott from the island of Maui, where he worked in the event production industry for two decades.
